Chief Security Officer

Our client in the aviation sector is seeking an experienced professional to assume the role of Chief Security Officer (CSO). This executive position is responsible for safeguarding customers, employees, aircraft, facilities, and company assets from unlawful acts, security threats, and operational risks. The CSO will develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program that aligns fully with the Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP), Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) regulations, ICAO standards, and internal governance policies.

Key Responsibilities

Security Program Governance: Maintain, execute, and continuously update the Aircraft Operator Security Program Manual (AOSP) and overall security program to ensure compliance with PCAA, NCASP, and ICAO regulations.

Threat Assessment & Risk Management: Conduct thorough threat evaluations, risk analyses, and monitor intelligence from the Aviation Division and local agencies. Implement special anti-sabotage and heightened threat measures as necessary.

External & Regulatory Liaison: Establish and maintain close operational relationships with regulatory and security bodies including PCAA AVSEC, Airports Security Force (ASF), FIA, Customs, Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), Intelligence Bureau (IB), local police, and international station authorities.

Aircraft & Operational Protection: Support ASF in protecting aircraft and facilities, assist law enforcement with VVIP flight security, and coordinate protocols against hijacking, sabotage, and smuggling.

Personnel Clearance & Vetting: Oversee the security vetting and background clearance process for all company personnel through the Intelligence Bureau, Special Branch, and other relevant state security authorities.

Departmental & Staff Governance: Plan, deploy, and train security personnel, establish a clear chain of command, manage security budgets across multiple stations, and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy on corruption and indiscipline.

Audit, Vigilance & Quality Assurance: Lead internal and external security audits, supervise investigation and vigilance units, manage security steering committees, and ensure timely resolution of all identified security risks.

Required Qualifications

Background: Retired senior military officer, ASF personnel, or civil security professional with extensive leadership experience in aviation or corporate security.

Experience: Minimum 10 to 15 years of security management experience, demonstrating proven expertise in aviation security, threat assessment, and risk management.

Regulatory Mastery: Deep knowledge of NCASP, PCAA AVSEC regulations, ICAO Annex 17 standards, and protocols of state security agencies.

Core Competencies: Strong executive leadership skills, threat intelligence analysis, crisis management capabilities, and effective inter-agency coordination.

This role demands a strategic leader who can ensure zero tolerance for security breaches while maintaining full regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering a secure operational environment across all company assets and personnel.